About us

Transforming health with AI powered evidence since 2014

Savana is a healthtech company pioneering Clinical NLP and federated research networks, bringing hospitals and life sciences together to generate living regulatory-grade RWE at scale

Mission

Transform healthcare by unlocking the full potential of Real-World Data through AI-powered, science-level Clinical NLP – enabling healthcare organisations and life sciences companies to generate the deepest Real-World Evidence for research, regulatory decision-making, and improved patient outcomes.

Vision

To lead the global revolution in healthcare AI by making unstructured medical data actionable, setting the standard for regulatory-grade Real-World Evidence, and driving the future of precision medicine.

Our Journey

From a Silicon Valley startup to Europe’s leading clinical data company

2014
The Beginning
Savana is founded in Silicon Valley by Jorge Tello (CEO), Alberto Giménez (CFO) and Dr. Ignacio H. Medrano (CMO), with one vision: unlock the value hidden in free-text medical records.
2015
Back to Madrid
The company relocates to Europe. HM Hospitales becomes the first partner to adopt Savana Manager.
 
2016
First Clinical Proof

Launch of Savana Research in severe asthma with GSK — the first real-world application of clinical NLP at scale, inventing the concept of deepRWE.
Early adoption in Spain’s public health system (SERMAS and SESCAM) demonstrates scalability beyond pilot projects.

2017
European Expansion

Savana secures a competitive H2020 grant and joins the EU BigCOPData project (France, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland).
First predictive algorithm developed in Crohn’s disease, in collaboration with Takeda.

2018
EHRead® Registered

The proprietary clinical NLP technology, trained exclusively on electronic health records, is formally registered — operating in five languages: German, Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.

2020
Global Scale & First Publications

First peer-reviewed clinical paper published.
The COPD Foundation in the U.S. adopts Savana’s technology to build the first RWE-based COPD registry.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Savana supports hospitals with rapid multicenter analyses.

Milestone: over 1 billion clinical notes processed.

2021
First NHS Partnership & Validation
First hospital in the UK’s NHS joins Savana.
 
First registry co-sponsored with the European Head & Neck Cancer Society (TACTIC), setting a precedent for society-backed federated registries. Partnerships with leading medical societies position Savana as a reference platform for clinical research and guideline development.
Publication of the first methodological paper and the first external validation study.
Savana achieves ISO 27001 certification, ensuring the highest standards in data security.
2022
New Leadership & Expansion

Miriam Rodríguez joins as CEO, reinforcing Savana's leadership for global growth.

Adoption widens across Europe and Latin America, consolidating Savana as a global SaaS network for clinical data.

Savana is certified by EHDEN to perform OMOP transformations, aligned with EHDS standards.

2023
The Suite and Evolution

Savana Manager evolves into the Savana Manager Suite, a recurring SaaS platform integrating advanced tools for clinical data.

Savana Research evolves into the Next Generation Registry (NGR), enabling longitudinal, federated evidence.

Patent granted on "Natural Privacy," strengthening Savana's technological moat.

Milestone: 5 billion+ clinical documents processed.

2024
Federated Infrastructures & EHDS

Launch of the first multinational Next Generation Registry in cancer.

The Smart Health Alliance is created, connecting hospitals across borders for collaborative research.

First hospitals in Germany and Italy join Savana.

First time a predictive algorithm is included in an official clinical guideline.

Final CSR delivered for regulatory review – first evidence generated with Savana accepted in regulatory submissions.

Savana experts invited by the EMA as advisors on oncology RWE.

EU Regulation on the EHDS is published, positioning Savana's technology as a mandate for European data holders.

2025
The New Savana Suite

First EHDS-compliant Savana Data Space deployed with FINBA Asturias, uniting complete "One Health" regional data.

Launch of Savana's full SaaS suite: Manager Suite, Next Generation Registry, Smart Health Alliance, Data Space, Disease Panels, Clinical Variable Manager, DeID Station, clinical NLP and SMS Transformations.

Savana consolidates as Europe's leading clinical data company, enabling end-to-end, regulatory-grade solutions for data extraction, enrichment, transformation and analysis.

Savana's predictive models are cited in oncological clinical guidelines for the first time.

Vision Forward

A world where every clinical decision is supported by regulatory-grade, AI-generated evidence

Our Steering Committee

Savana’s Steering Committee ensures scientific integrity, clinical relevance, and strategic direction

Miriam Rodríguez

Pharmacist and CEO

“Big Data and AI combined with Savana’s knowledge and methodology creates a marvelous formula for describing the past and present situation in every pathology or clinical and pharmacological intervention, but the real magic materialises when predictive algorithms permit us to interpret and create a better future for patients. This is a real positive transformation of healthcare and the best purpose imaginable”.

Jorge Tello

Engineer, Founder & Chief Operations Officer

“Since I remember, I wanted to become an inventor in order to help others. That is why, when cancer surrounded me and I saw how data was handled, I found the right thing to invent”.

Ignacio H. Medrano

MD, MSc

Neurologist, Founder & Chief Medical Officer

“In 2014, I thought the only actual solution to the healthcare systems crisis would be technological innovation; specifically, Artificial Intelligence. And here we are”.

 

Miren Taberna

MD, PhD

Oncologist & Chief Scientific Officer

“As a physician and researcher, my passion for improving the quality of life for patients drives my work to Savana, with a focus on enhancing disease prevention, promoting early diagnosis, and personalising treatments throughout Artificial Intelligence”.

Antonio Urda

MD, PhD

Orthopedic Surgeon & Chief Healthcare Organisations Officer

“I found Savana was the best way to integrate innovation and technology with medicine along hospitals across the world. Working in Savana I hope to contribute to the development of AI in the medical field”.

Amalia Del Val

LLM

Lawyer & Chief Legal Officer

“Processing data using Artificial Intelligence to add value in the healthcare sector is such a rewarding mission. A rollercoaster full of motivating challenges to deal with. Here I am helping to shape the path and enjoying the ride“.

Pablo Miner

BBA & Chief Financial Officer

“Making the finance function work in a company focused on improving patient outcomes is nothing short of rewarding, and gives the word ‘mission’ a whole new dimension of meaning”.

Natalia Iglesias

MSc, PhD

Informatician & Chief Technology Officer

“The biomedical sector is, nowadays, the most challenging domain for informaticians, in terms of data volume, heterogeneity and complexity, thus the best possible playground for digital transformation through the use of innovative technologies”.

Powerful Formula

A perfect blend of tech and clinical expertise across our entire Savana team

37%

Tech titans

49%

Clinical experts

Our Values

Creativity

We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and imagine what’s not yet possible. Innovation begins with curiosity.

Accountability

Success is driven by ownership. We take the lead, trust one another, and deliver with integrity.

Belief

We think big and inspire each other. Together, we believe in the power of our vision and the difference we can make.

Bravery

We embrace uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities to learn, lead, and grow.

Research Mindset

We strive for rigor, not shortcuts. We believe in building solutions that stand up to the highest standards of science and scrutiny.

Connection

We collaborate deeply, knowing that great things happen when diverse perspectives come together.

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